Children’s Care, Learning and Development - Level 3 Extended Diploma
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start & End Date
7 September 2026
4 June 2027
Location
Coleraine
Information Session Required
Yes
To achieve the Extended Diploma learners are required to successfully complete:
The 7 Extended Diploma graded mandatory unit titles are:
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This qualification supports learners’ progression to Higher Education by providing evidence of learners’ higher level skills. Equivalent to studying 3 A-Levels, this qualification carries UCAS tariff points up to 168 for an A* grade. 90% of our students last year achieved overall A-Level grade of C and above.
This course allows students to progress onto higher education and university such as:
To progress onto the Extended Diploma learners must have successfully completed the Level 3 Diploma.
No fees.
For most students, full-time Further Education courses at Level 1-3, including Apprenticeships, have no course fees.
Level 1-3 Further Education (full-time)
Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)
Fee information is available from any campus reception.
All tutors are qualified and experienced counsellors. This underpins the authenticity of teaching and learning activities as students engage with practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the counselling role. The following teaching team deliver this course at Northern Regional College:
Staff Team
“I’ve always known I wanted to work with children, so the Level 3 Children’s Care, Learning & Development course really stood out to me. When I went to the Open Day, everyone was really nice, and that’s when I knew this was the college I wanted to go to. After I finish the course, I’d love to go to uni in Northern Ireland and study early years, because my goal is to become a primary school teacher or a classroom assistant.”
Level 3 Children's Care Learning & Development
Sarah Dixon
“I felt like I’d do better in a college environment focusing on one subject instead of juggling three different A-levels. Since I’ve always been interested in childcare, I chose to enrol on the Level 3 Children’s Care, Learning & Development course. I really enjoy working with children and I find it interesting to see how they learn and grow.”
Level 3 Children's Care Learning & Development
Saffron Kennedy-Oliver
Applications are closed.
To achieve the Extended Diploma learners are required to successfully complete:
The 7 Extended Diploma graded mandatory unit titles are:
NCFE Privacy Notice
College Privacy Notices
This qualification supports learners’ progression to Higher Education by providing evidence of learners’ higher level skills. Equivalent to studying 3 A-Levels, this qualification carries UCAS tariff points up to 168 for an A* grade. 90% of our students last year achieved overall A-Level grade of C and above.
This course allows students to progress onto higher education and university such as:
To progress onto the Extended Diploma learners must have successfully completed the Level 3 Diploma.
Course Fees
No fees.
For most students, full-time Further Education courses at Level 1-3, including Apprenticeships, have no course fees.
Level 1-3 Further Education (full-time)
Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)
Fee information is available from any campus reception.
“I’ve always known I wanted to work with children, so the Level 3 Children’s Care, Learning & Development course really stood out to me. When I went to the Open Day, everyone was really nice, and that’s when I knew this was the college I wanted to go to. After I finish the course, I’d love to go to uni in Northern Ireland and study early years, because my goal is to become a primary school teacher or a classroom assistant.”
Level 3 Children's Care Learning & Development
Sarah Dixon
“I felt like I’d do better in a college environment focusing on one subject instead of juggling three different A-levels. Since I’ve always been interested in childcare, I chose to enrol on the Level 3 Children’s Care, Learning & Development course. I really enjoy working with children and I find it interesting to see how they learn and grow.”
Level 3 Children's Care Learning & Development
Saffron Kennedy-Oliver